GSN Alert: July 19th – National Daiquiri Day

The Daiquiri is one of those golden age cocktails that gets a bad rap these days. Especially in New Orleans where they are vibrant day-glo colors and flavored with artificial syrups. Yet, a true Daiquiri is a thing of beauty. Refreshing, elegant and transformatively balanced.

Daiquiri as a word hails from Cuba and is a place name, rather than a beverage. The drink was created around the time of the Spanish-American war and quickly made its way from Cuba to Washington, DC to New York City. Originally a stirred drink built in a Collins glass, it evolved into a shaken drink served in a Champagne flute.

Below are three versions of the Daiquiri worth trying today in honor of the holiday. Each has its own character and flavor. All are lovely on a hot summer’s day.